The physiotherapists see in-patients on our Oncology/BMT ward
(Starlight Ward) as well as older patients on the Adolescent ward
(Apollo 35). Children are also seen as outpatients in the
physiotherapy gym and on our oncology day bed unit.

Our physiotherapists have a good relationship with other
therapists and centres across the South West and often make
referrals when ongoing therapy is required.

All children are seen by a physiotherapist who is experienced in
seeing children through the whole of their oncology journey. They
can help for many reasons; difficulties due to their initial
presentation, due to side effects from treatment such as
chemotherapy and radiotherapy or as the result of surgery.

They are used to seeing children with Hickman lines/Portacath's
and will know when being active is appropriate. The physiotherapist
will be able to asses a wide range of aspects of physical ability
including; joint range, muscle strength, balance, co-ordination,
posture, motor development and many more.

The physiotherapists work closely with the wider MDT, including
play therapists to help provide holistic patient care.

What might physiotherapy involve?

Due to the wide range of diagnoses within the field of oncology,
each child is effected very differently. As a result physiotherapy
input will be different for all children and tailored to their
specific needs. The main aim of physiotherapy is to optimise
physical and functional ability. Treatment may include;
strengthening or stretching exercises, balance and co-ordination
activities, hydrotherapy, gait re-education, developmental programs
and may include chest physiotherapy.

The physiotherapists will also be able to help provide
information to parents so that therapy can be continued at
home.

Physiotherapy Contact

Lucy Buckley - 0117 342 8525

Our physiotherapists work within the field of Oncology providing
both an in-patient and out-patient service. There are 2 wards where
patients are seen as in-patients and our physiotherapy department
and oncology day beds for outpatients.

The MDT working with in the Oncology team is vital but we also
work closely with our shared Care Centres in the South West:

Gloucester Royal

Royal United Hospital Bath

Musgrove Park

Royal Devon and Exeter

Treliske

We asses and treat children with a wide variety of
conditions:

Haematology

Oncology

ALL & AML

Non-Hodgkins lymphoma

HLH

Brain and spinal cord tumours

Ewing's sarcoma

Osteosarcoma

Neuroblastoma

Hepatoblastoma

Wilms' tumour

Retinoblastoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma

LCH

Hodgkins lymphoma

Bone Marrow Transplant

Malignancies (ALL, AML, lymphomas)

HLH

Bone marrow failures

Treatment

Each child will present very differently within the oncology
field so their treatment will be tailored to their individual
needs. We work closely with community teams from a wide area to
ensure the child's treatment and care is continued when they are
discharged.

Physiotherapy Contact

Lucy Buckley - 0117 342 8525

For parents

Oncology Service

The physiotherapists see in-patients on our Oncology/BMT ward
(Starlight Ward) as well as older patients on the Adolescent ward
(Apollo 35). Children are also seen as outpatients in the
physiotherapy gym and on our oncology day bed unit.

Our physiotherapists have a good relationship with other
therapists and centres across the South West and often make
referrals when ongoing therapy is required.

All children are seen by a physiotherapist who is experienced in
seeing children through the whole of their oncology journey. They
can help for many reasons; difficulties due to their initial
presentation, due to side effects from treatment such as
chemotherapy and radiotherapy or as the result of surgery.

They are used to seeing children with Hickman lines/Portacath's
and will know when being active is appropriate. The physiotherapist
will be able to asses a wide range of aspects of physical ability
including; joint range, muscle strength, balance, co-ordination,
posture, motor development and many more.

The physiotherapists work closely with the wider MDT, including
play therapists to help provide holistic patient care.

What might physiotherapy involve?

Due to the wide range of diagnoses within the field of oncology,
each child is effected very differently. As a result physiotherapy
input will be different for all children and tailored to their
specific needs. The main aim of physiotherapy is to optimise
physical and functional ability. Treatment may include;
strengthening or stretching exercises, balance and co-ordination
activities, hydrotherapy, gait re-education, developmental programs
and may include chest physiotherapy.

The physiotherapists will also be able to help provide
information to parents so that therapy can be continued at
home.